Best 10 Mexican Layered Salad Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

**Mexican Layered Salad: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors and Textures**

Indulge in the vibrant flavors and textures of Mexican Layered Salad, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds and adds a festive touch to any gathering. This beloved dish features an array of fresh and flavorful ingredients, skillfully layered to create a symphony of colors, textures, and tastes. From the crispness of the romaine lettuce and juicy tomatoes to the creamy richness of the avocado and the spicy kick of the jalapeños, each ingredient contributes its unique charm to this delightful salad. Dressed in a zesty cilantro-lime vinaigrette, this Mexican Layered Salad is a perfect blend of tangy, savory, and refreshing flavors, making it an instant favorite among salad enthusiasts.

**Recipe Variations:**

1. **Classic Mexican Layered Salad:** Experience the traditional flavors of Mexican Layered Salad with this classic recipe. Featuring layers of romaine lettuce, black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and a zesty dressing, this salad is a true crowd-pleaser.

2. **Southwestern Mexican Layered Salad:** Infuse a southwestern flair into your salad with this variation. Roasted poblano peppers, black beans, fire-roasted corn, and a spicy chipotle dressing add a smoky, flavorful twist to this dish.

3. **Healthy Mexican Layered Salad:** Looking for a lighter option? This healthy version uses quinoa as the base, topped with layers of black beans, grilled chicken, avocado, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing.

4. **Vegan Mexican Layered Salad:** Delight in a plant-based version of Mexican Layered Salad. Black beans, corn, avocado, tomatoes, and a creamy avocado dressing create a satisfying and nutritious salad that caters to vegan preferences.

5. **Mexican Layered Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing:** Elevate the flavors of your salad with this creamy cilantro dressing. Made with fresh cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, and spices, this dressing adds a rich, tangy touch to the salad.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MEXICAN LAYERED SALAD



Mexican Layered Salad image

Here's another popular dish I like to prepare in advance, adding the cheese and chips just before serving. It's a slightly different version of the traditional layered salad.-Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups torn romaine
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced, optional
1 large cucumber, halved and sliced
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 medium ripe avocados, sliced or cut into 1/2-in. chunks
1 each large green and sweet red pepper, chopped or sliced
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a 2-qt. trifle bowl or glass serving bowl, layer fresh vegetables and avocado. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, chiles and seasonings; spread over top. Sprinkle with chips and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 35g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LAYERED MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD



Layered Mexican Chicken Salad image

Time-saving shortcuts, like rotisserie chicken, prepared dressing, crunchy chips, and pre-shredded cheese, make this salad easy and quick. Fresh summer tomatoes add great color and taste.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup ranch dressing
1 teaspoon Old El Paso™ 25% less sodium taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz pkg)
4 cups shredded lettuce
1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 1/2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (without skin)
1 cup coarsely crushed hint-of-lime white corn tortilla chips (from 13 1/2-oz package)
1 cup shredded Mexican-style taco cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix dressing and taco seasoning mix.
  • On large serving platter or individual serving plates, layer remaining ingredients except tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1080 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

LAYERED MEXICAN PARTY SALAD



Layered Mexican Party Salad image

You're 30 minutes away from a fiesta of flavors in a big bowl of luscious layered salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (15.25 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
4 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 container (12 oz) refrigerated guacamole dip
1 1/2 cups finely shredded Mexican 4-cheese blend (6 oz)
3 plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 cups nacho-flavored tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. In medium bowl, stir together seasoning mix, oil, water and cumin. Stir in pasta, beans and corn.
  • In 4-quart glass salad bowl or 13x9-inch glass baking dish, layer lettuce and pasta mixture. Spread guacamole evenly over top. Sprinkle with cheese and tomatoes; top with olives.
  • Just before serving, arrange chips around edge of bowl. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

MEXICAN FIESTA LAYERED SALAD



Mexican Fiesta Layered Salad image

A tasty layered salad that will be sure to be a favourite, mild Mexican flavours with lots of crunch! The multiple layers are beautiful in a glass bowl, a crowd pleaser! Feel free to substitute whatever veggies you happen to have on hand!

Provided by Carol in Oz

Categories     Potluck

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups romaine lettuce
1 cup bean sprouts
1/2 cup yellow pepper, diced
1 -2 cup chopped snow peas
3 tomatoes, seeded and diced
310 g sweet whole kernel corn, drained
4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced (I sprinkled this layer with garlic salt)
420 g mexican style beans, drained
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove
35 g taco seasoning, dry mix
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
1 cup sliced spring onion
1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
sliced jalapeno, and (optional)
spanish black olives (optional)

Steps:

  • Layer and pack lettuce lightly into the bottom of a glass bowl.
  • Continue layering with each ingredient finishing with the beans (they don't have to be Mexican flavoured!
  • Mix sour cream and mayo with Taco seasoning and garlic, spread in an even layer over top your other layers right to the edge to seal everything.
  • Top with cheese, then cooked crumbled bacon bits, green onions and optional olives and jalapeños.
  • ENJOY!

LAYERED MEXICAN SALAD



Layered Mexican Salad image

An easy-to-assemble salad that explodes with fresh flavors!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cups black bean salsa
3/4 cup whole kernel corn
1 medium avocado, sliced
3/4 teaspoon grated lime peel
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, crushed
3/4 cup olive or vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, layer lettuce, bell pepper, 1 1/4 cups of the salsa and the corn. Top with remaining 3/4 cup salsa and the avocado.
  • In food processor or blender, process all vinaigrette ingredients except oil until mixed. Gradually pour in oil, processing until thick. Serve vinaigrette with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg

LAYERED MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD



Layered Mexican Chicken Salad image

Beautiful salad with a Mexican flare! Add a nice margarita and some Mexican music and you have a nice lunch or dinner entrée. Pillsbury cookbook.

Provided by Chef Decadent1

Categories     Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup ranch salad dressing
1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix
4 cups lettuce, shredded
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 1/2 cups deli chicken, shredded
1 cup hint of lime tortilla chips
1 cup cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix dressing and taco mix.
  • On a large serving platter or individual serving pates, layer remaining ingredients except tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with cherry tomatoes that have been sliced in half.*.
  • You can also top with olives and add a bit of canned corn if you like. I only use a portion of the can of black beans. Use as much as you prefer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.8, Fat 33.2, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 41.8, Sodium 617.9, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 15.1

MEXICAN LAYERED FRUIT SALAD



Mexican Layered Fruit Salad image

The authentic Mexican version uses cream and a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds. This version uses yogurt, coconut, and walnuts for color and crunch.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories     Mexican

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large sweet apple, unpeeled, cut into small cubes
1 ripe papaya, peeled and cut into small cubes, seeds discarded
1 large ripe banana, cut into small cubes
1 cup ripe pineapple, cut into small cubes
1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
1 teaspoon shredded unsweetened coconut
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or 1 tablespoon pecans
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Chill all fruit before preparing the salad. Cut the fruit and assemble the salad just before serving.
  • Layer the fruits in the order listed. Spread the yogurt over the top of the salad. Sprinkle evenly with coconut and nuts. Drizzle with honey.
  • Serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.8, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 11.7, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 22.5, Protein 1.4

MEXICAN LAYERED SALAD



MEXICAN LAYERED SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (9-ounce) package cornbread mix
1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (11-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
6 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 small can sliced black olives
Southwest-seasoned Grilled Chicken Breast strips
Garnish: green onion curls

Steps:

  • Prepare cornbread mix according to package directions, adding chiles. Cool and crumble. Process light mayonnaise and next 4 ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Layer a 4-quart bowl with half of shredded lettuce, half of crumbled cornbread, one-third of mayonnaise mixture, and half each of black beans, corn, shredded Cheddar cheese, and next 4 ingredients. Repeat layers. Top with remaining mayonnaise mixture and grilled chicken strips. Cover and chill 1 to 2 hours. Garnish, if desired. Note: Don't forget to buy the other ingredients that you'll need to make the cornbread.

LAYERED MEXICAN PARTY SALAD



Layered Mexican Party Salad image

You're 30 minutes away from a fiesta of flavors in a big bowl of luscious layered salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (15.25 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
4 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 container (12 oz) refrigerated guacamole dip
1 1/2 cups finely shredded Mexican 4-cheese blend (6 oz)
3 plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 cups nacho-flavored tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. In medium bowl, stir together seasoning mix, oil, water and cumin. Stir in pasta, beans and corn.
  • In 4-quart glass salad bowl or 13x9-inch glass baking dish, layer lettuce and pasta mixture. Spread guacamole evenly over top. Sprinkle with cheese and tomatoes; top with olives.
  • Just before serving, arrange chips around edge of bowl. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

LAYERED MEXICAN SALAD



Layered Mexican Salad image

An easy-to-assemble salad that explodes with fresh flavors!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cups black bean salsa
3/4 cup whole kernel corn
1 medium avocado, sliced
3/4 teaspoon grated lime peel
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, crushed
3/4 cup olive or vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, layer lettuce, bell pepper, 1 1/4 cups of the salsa and the corn. Top with remaining 3/4 cup salsa and the avocado.
  • In food processor or blender, process all vinaigrette ingredients except oil until mixed. Gradually pour in oil, processing until thick. Serve vinaigrette with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe ingredients.
  • If you don't have time to make your own dressing, you can use a store-bought vinaigrette or creamy dressing.
  • Be sure to layer the salad in the correct order so that the flavors can meld together.
  • Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
  • Serve the salad with additional toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, or salsa, if desired.

Conclusion:

This Mexican layered salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and color, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting salad recipe, give this Mexican layered salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #30-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #occasion     #north-american     #salads     #vegetables     #american     #southwestern-united-states     #tex-mex     #easy     #dinner-party     #vegetarian     #dietary     #greens     #lettuces     #peppers     #tomatoes     #3-steps-or-less

Related Topics